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post #1 of 184
2/6/13 at 4:47pm
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I didn't see a Price the Cake thread for today, so here we go :)

 

*This is not my cake*

 

I came across a blog yesterday where a young lady said she had found someone to do this cake for her for $350. I couldn't believe it. Anyway, assuming the tiers are 14, 12, 10, 8 (X2), and 6 in, this would be about 178 servings (per Earlene's serving chart). Here in Central Texas, I would charge $6 per serving for a cake like this (plus extra due to the bling and flowers). I would feel comfortable charging $1200 for this cake. Keep in mind, I actually charge more than most of the bakeries/bakers around here. :) What is your price for this cake?>>   

 

 

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post #2 of 184
2/6/13 at 4:56pm

When i press the link i do not see the cake

http://izzyscheesecakesandsweets.webs.com/

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post #3 of 184
2/6/13 at 5:03pm
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Here it is!

 

 

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post #4 of 184
2/6/13 at 5:16pm

In the program that I have made for myself I would charge $1,165.00 .. I am no where near doing something like that yet but that is what my spreadsheet is telling me...Who ever is doing that for $350 is crazy... I am in Ontario Canada by the way

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post #5 of 184
2/6/13 at 6:15pm

For me this would be  230 1x2 inch servings, and with just basic flavors and buttercream filling I would charge $1035.00. I'm in Upstate NY.

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post #6 of 184
2/6/13 at 6:51pm
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Originally Posted by LadyViola View Post

I didn't see a Price the Cake thread for today, so here we go :)

 

*This is not my cake*

 

I came across a blog yesterday where a young lady said she had found someone to do this cake for her for $350.>>   

 

  Pink & Black Bling cake

 

This cake is beautiful!!! Whoever is doing this cake for $350- I am certain it will not look or be anything quite close to this cake. I would love to see what they actually come up with for $350..but for sure, it will not be this cake! People are really crazy!

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post #7 of 184
2/6/13 at 6:58pm
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This cake is beautiful!!! Whoever is doing this cake for $350- I am certain it will not look or be anything quite close to this cake. I would love to see what they actually come up with for $350..but for sure, it will not be this cake! People are really crazy!


That's what I was thinking. ;) The amount of work that goes into a cake like this is worth, at the very least $1,000, in my opinion.

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post #8 of 184
2/6/13 at 7:00pm
I agree with cakefat! That $350 cake is going to be a hot mess! In northern ky, I would charge $4 a serving, 230 servings, and add on for the flowers, and hourglass tier, to make it an even $1000.

I would rather make 1 cake for $150, than 3 for $50 each.

The person who works for nothing will always have plenty to do!

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I would rather make 1 cake for $150, than 3 for $50 each.

The person who works for nothing will always have plenty to do!

My sarcasm is good-humored. People generally really like me, in person ;-) 

Licensed, inspected, insured, home-based commercial...

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post #9 of 184
2/6/13 at 7:15pm

At $350. you'll see it soon on Cake Wrecks.

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post #10 of 184
2/6/13 at 7:25pm
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here is the link to the blog I was reading >>>  http://www.weddingbycolor.com/royallyurs612/milestones/182556

 

Actually, she stated $340, not $350. icon_rolleyes.gif Judging from the info on her profile, the wedding has come and gone, but interestingly enough, I could not find a pic of this $340 cake. I was dying to see how it came out!

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post #11 of 184
2/6/13 at 7:36pm

$1265
 

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post #12 of 184
2/6/13 at 7:41pm

I admit , I scanned her blog too to see if I could find a pic of this $340.00 cake. 

I would LOVE to see how that came out.icon_eek.gif

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post #13 of 184
2/6/13 at 7:42pm
Anybody a member of that website? I clicked the contact button and only members can contact members. I seriously want to see how it turned out.

I would rather make 1 cake for $150, than 3 for $50 each.

The person who works for nothing will always have plenty to do!

My sarcasm is good-humored. People generally really like me, in person ;-) 

Licensed, inspected, insured, home-based commercial...

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I would rather make 1 cake for $150, than 3 for $50 each.

The person who works for nothing will always have plenty to do!

My sarcasm is good-humored. People generally really like me, in person ;-) 

Licensed, inspected, insured, home-based commercial...

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post #14 of 184
2/6/13 at 8:25pm
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Originally Posted by Annabakescakes View Post

Anybody a member of that website? I clicked the contact button and only members can contact members. I seriously want to see how it turned out

 

Why don't you join Anna? icon_biggrin.gif I wanna see a picture of that $340 cake, lol!

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post #15 of 184
2/6/13 at 8:46pm
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Ah, I love google icon_biggrin.gif A quick search of the bride and groom's names (Thankfully, they have uncommon names) along with their photographer (LA Photography) turned up this:

 

 

 

See more here>>>

http://www.lasphotography01.com/p359134276

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